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Translating Bernardo Atxaga

December 7, 2009

She didn't know it at the time, but when Nere Lete visited acclaimed Basque author Bernardo Atxaga, it would ultimately lead her to Idaho, where she's now a professor at Boise State University. On that day 18 years ago, Lete pi...

Isabel Uses Recipes to Help her Learn Basque

November 29, 2009

Euskal Kazeta is following Isabel Zialcita regularly on her challenging journey to learn the language of her ancestors. Isabel is a Basque Filipina living in Los Angeles, studying international relations. Isabel has been...

Pete Cenarrusa Donates Papers to Boise State University

November 20, 2009

Former Idaho Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa has gifted his extensive collection of papers to Boise State University's Albertsons Library. Cenarrusa, a leading figure in the Basque community in the United States, was secreta...

Cengotitabengoa Honored at Hall of Fame Dinner in Washington D.C. Nov. 7

November 4, 2009

By Nancy Zubiri José Ramón Cengotitabengoa is a driven man. Especially when it comes to promoting the Basque identity. Cengotitabengoa spearheaded the movement to erect the Monument to the Basque Sheepherder in Reno, Nevada ...

Garamendi Wins Congressional Election (Updated)

November 3, 2009

California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, the grandson of Basque immigrants, will resign his state post and be sworn in Thursday Nov. 5 in a ceremony in the House of Representatives after winning an election for a northern California Co...

Famous Chef Hirigoyen Among Several Authors at Basque Culture Day (with recipe)

October 12, 2009

Bill Clinton Thanks Basque Cultural Center for Its Hospitality

October 7, 2009

Bill Clinton, seen in this video by EITB News, thanked his hosts at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco, saying they made him feel welcome. The former president led an upbeat rally Oct. 6 in support of California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi's campaign for Congress. Addres...

Bill Clinton Praises John Garamendi During Basque Cultural Center Rally

October 6, 2009

By Xabier Berrueta and Nancy Zubiri California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi received a high-profile boost in his campaign for Congress, Read More »...

Bill Clinton and John Garamendi to Appear at Basque Cultural Center

October 5, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton and California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi will appear tomorrow Oct. 6 at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco. Read More »...

Basques in the Americas 1792-1893

Steve Bass, Historian

September 10, 2009

This is one in a series of chronologies on historic contributions of Basques posted in Euskal Kazeta. RELATED CHRONOLOGIES: Basques in the Americas 1492-1592 Basques in the Americas 1592-1692 Basques in the Americas 1692-1792 R...

Juanita Mary Ermigarat Laxague (1917 – 2009)

September 8, 2009

Juanita M. Ermigarat Laxague May 22, 1917 - September 3, 2009 Juanita Mary Laxague passed away in her sleep of natural causes on her wedding anniversary, Thursday September 3, 2009 in Bakersfield, CA. Read More »...

Garamendi Appears to be Headed to U.S. Congress

September 4, 2009

California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi is likely going to Washington D.C. after winning a crowded election in September. Read More »...